100 Maryland places, attractions and landmarks

Located in Wheaton Regional Park, Brookside is a 50-acre public display garden. Areas include an aquatic garden, a butterfly garden, a children's garden, a Japanese-style garden and a fragrance garden. 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton montgomeryparks.org/brookside

Located in the heart of Annapolis' historic district, City Dock features several 18th century buildings, restaurants, pubs and shops, as well as a waterfront view. Sightseeing cruises and water taxis are available. hometownannapolis.com

Located in the heart of Annapolis' historic district, City Dock features several 18th century buildings, restaurants, pubs and shops, as well as a waterfront view. Sightseeing cruises and water taxis are available. hometownannapolis.com (Algerina Perna, Baltimore Sun)

Located at City Dock, the memorial commemorates the actual place of arrival of an enslaved African, Kunta Kinte, who Haley chronicled in his book, "Roots." annapolis.gov

Located at City Dock, the memorial commemorates the actual place of arrival of an enslaved African, Kunta Kinte, who Haley chronicled in his book, "Roots." annapolis.gov (Jed Kirschbaum, Baltimore Sun)

The museum is dedicated to preserving the maritime heritage of Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay. It hosts exhibits such as "Oysters on the Half-Shell" and lectures on the region's history, in addition to events like the oyster roast pictured. 723 2nd St., Annapolis amaritime.org

The museum is dedicated to preserving the maritime heritage of Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay. It hosts exhibits such as "Oysters on the Half-Shell" and lectures on the region's history, in addition to events like the oyster roast pictured. 723 2nd St., Annapolis amaritime.org (Photo by: Nate Pesce, Patuxent Publishing)

Completed in 1779, the Maryland State House in Annapolis is the oldest state house still in legislative use. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960. This is where the Maryland General Assembly convenes. Self-guided tours are available to the public daily. 100 State Circle,...

Completed in 1779, the Maryland State House in Annapolis is the oldest state house still in legislative use. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960. This is where the Maryland General Assembly convenes. Self-guided tours are available to the public daily. 100 State Circle,... (Lloyd Fox, Baltimore Sun)

From the beaches of Ocean City in the east to the Appalachian Mountains in the west, from the rolling hills of My Lady's Manor (home to Maryland's steeplechase races) in the north to the tidewater marshlands of the Chesapeake Bay to the south -- Maryland has a little bit of everything.